Sballo in Sherbrooke

34 Rue Wellington N, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 5B7, Canada

★★★★☆
(191 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant Fine dining restaurant

About

Elevated Italian restaurant with exposed-brick walls & a bring-your-own-wine policy.

Website
sballo.ca
Address
34 Rue Wellington N, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 5B7, Canada
Plus Code
C425+RQ Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–9 PM
Saturday
5–9 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Coffee Healthy options Wine
Dining options
Dinner Catering Dessert
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

Reviews

3.9
★★★★☆
191 reviews

Most Mentioned

food presentation (23) wine (14) price (12) set menu (9) entrees (7) server (6) water (6) ravioli (4) supper (4) insult (2)
5 stars
103
4 stars
29
3 stars
21
2 stars
17
1 stars
21
★★★★★
October 19, 2023

An OUTSTANDING restaurant!!!!! The food is FANTASTIC and Milo and his staff are EXCELLENT! We are from the Toronto area were visiting Sherbrooke and luckily we found Sballo... DO NOT MISS EATING HERE!!!!!

★★★
July 24, 2022

It was very expensive but we brought our own wine. Everybody enjoyed their meal but my ravioli was not cooked. Server didn't come to the table after serving it so I was unable to tell them. Tiramisu was delicious.

★★★★★
October 1, 2021

We were there for the fist time last night. It is a Delightful restaurant: elegant setting, excellent and authentic Italian food, attentive and charming service. To my mind it is the best dining experience in Sherbrooke.

★★★★★
September 23, 2021

Great, authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of the city. The food was amazing. The service, splendid. The prices were a bit expensive but well worth the experience. I'll definitely be returning. My appetizer: Calamari Fritti. My main course: Linguine al Cartoccio. My dessert: Cannoli.

★★★★★
July 4, 2020

Always a highlight of the day. Wonderful food and service.

★★
October 26, 2019

I was very disappointed right from the start i had made The reservation a week in advance to be sure to have a table. The reservation was made for 7:30 upon arrival we were made to wait 30 mins before getting a table when we got to the table there was leftover pasta all over my chair, our water and wine glasses smelt so bad we couldn't drink out of them when asked to have them changed we were treat very poorly we then wait another 15 min Before our wine was poured the food was good but very small portions for the price very poor service it was our first time going and most likely our last

★★★
November 1, 2018

A reservation has been made earlier that week so we expected to be able to walk in and immediately grab a table. However, instead we were blown off at the reception desk when we said we had a reservation. The person just looked at the book and then went to attend to the people behind us immediately without giving us confirmation that the reservation was good or how long the wait would be (Ended up being 15 minutes). This was a horrible first impression for such a nice looking restaurant. During the supper, we were at the restaurant for 2 hours and the food was great and the atmosphere was really nice. However, during that two hours no-one had stopped by to refill the glasses with water(which were empty after the first 20 minutes) When the food arrived the delivery was average, the person did not seem very ecstatic to be there and just dropped of the food and disappeared(not before knocking into the empty glasses that were on the table with the plates). He had left without warning us that the plates would be so hot that you could only touch it for a second. I wish I could say for certain that I would visit this place again just for the food. But I'm not so sure. If you plan on going here, expect good food but don't expect the service to be the same.

★★★★★
July 14, 2018

Excellent Italian food with great service. The owner Antonio is very flexible in adjusting the menu to suit your taste and desire . He walks around talking to customers making sure everything is fine. Top restaurant in sherbrooke.

★★★
December 16, 2024

Our 2nd visit to the restaurant, the 1st summer 2023 very good experience. This time disappointing. I took duck ravioli, and very salty and oily sauce, taste and texture not pleasant, My wife took mushroom pasta and disappointment too. I will probably give this restaurant another chance. I hope to find the same experience as my first visit.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Superb service. It was a Wednesday evening. The server was alone but we had excellent service. And what about the food These are tables d hôte. I ate the best ravioli of my entire life.

June 23, 2024

No no no regarding delivery (in my own opinion) why do we pay so much for the same type of Pacini food. In any case, it annoys me to waste time texting: just so as not to be disappointed; Dont order there. PS: I would have liked to have had this comment before ordering.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Great restaurant, the best pasta Ive eaten in my entire life. The price is definitely worth it. Its a BYOB so the alcohol cant disappoint. The starters to share are smaller than I would have expected for the price, but the pasta is so filling that you wont have enough anyway. The room is welcoming and so is the service. The toilets were very clean. However, I was a little disappointed that I was charged $4 per person to cut a cake that I had already purchased elsewhere, even though I understand that they also serve dessert there. So I opted to eat it elsewhere. I find that a group price of $10 for example would have been more realistic than $4 for each person to cut the cake that I bring. Beyond that, we had an incredible evening. I will definitely return.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

You feel like youre in Italy, a very nice European atmosphere and the cuisine lives up to their reputation.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Delicious, impeccable service, recommended!

February 23, 2024

A big zero, too long between services, waiter waitress replies last to the customer, cold plate, gives the bill and doesnt suggest a dessert. I put $5 back on a $90 bill. In short, I dont notice.

Local Guide
February 23, 2024

ZERO general experience Really in the worst services I have seen, a lot of waiting between services. The waiter never asked the groups (25 people) if everything was to their taste or otherwise! The meals were not hot! I was served my starter even though I was still eating! An employee imitated a customer in front of the restaurant. The invoices were brought without completing the table dhôte service. They never asked how the invoices worked and we tried to have duplicate invoices paid! We took the trouble to call before booking to be able to enjoy the evening and we were told we had access to the restaurant until 11:30 p.m., around 10 p.m. we were pushed out the door.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

We meet in Italy.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Excellent food, the cannolli for dessert is worthy of the Italian district in Montreal km The exceptional server and the cozy atmosphere.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food but portions leave something to be desired

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent restaurant for an Italian culinary experience, some dishes offered on the menu are of superior quality and tasty. Excellent service accompanied by a suitable atmosphere (admittedly the somewhat old-fashioned atmosphere!!!).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

An explosion of flavors!! I highly recommend. I took the basic pasta, which happens to me quite often when I go to an Italian restaurant because Im vegetarian and I eat very few dairy products. I am generally disappointed and I find it ordinary and often I do better. So my dish comes: Yeah. I dont really expect anything. I take a bite. My taste buds are agitated, they are going crazy. All its flavors, both sweet and powerful, invade my mouth. I taste, I chew slowly to make sure I dont miss anything. I have never had such a delicious basic pasta dish. Not even in Italy! And Im not talking about the cozy and pleasant atmosphere with impeccable service. Perfect restaurant!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent meal and service. Tasty as can be, a flavor experience not to be missed. With a romantic atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Although it took a long time to receive our plate, the service was excellent and what can we say about the ravioli with salsa and port sauce, just a big wow, I fell in love with this dish, delicious and full of flavors. Beautiful warm atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This was our first time at Scallo. The food was very good, but unsurprisingly very classic. Our favorite was the beef carpaccio. The service is very good, but there was a bit of a lack of staff which meant that it was a bit long between each service. All in all, we enjoyed our evening.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Oufff, $45 dish (scaloppine del mare) served with flavorless and mushy balled potatoes that you find in canteens! and a tasteless and unbalanced rosé sauce, very disappointing. My partner s (Moda says Parma) was delicious! The problem with this restaurant is the inequality of its products, the sauces, although very good, but too often ordinary, very ordinary! The price asked, on the other hand, is always on the rise, unlike the products served. The service! It depends, have a good evening. It has already been an excellent Italian restaurant, probably one of the best in Sherbrooke, but for several years it has been on a roller coaster ride. Damage.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing I recommend

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This evening with the Sherbrookemetlatable event, the restaurant has created a table d hôte menu that is absolutely exquisite and at a reasonable price. At our table, veal escalopes and duck breast with fresh vegetables are served without any false note. Impeccable service, relaxed atmosphere although noisy it must be said that a group of merry men were celebrating strongly!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very, very, very noisy, customers in the lounge area at the party who disturb all the other customers in the restaurant. No one from management dared to warn them. It was our first and last time at this restaurant.

December 23, 2023

The ordinary service - the dishes in addition to being small so ordinary - the ordinary atmosphere!!! I dont understand how its still open

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Discovery of their menu for the Sherbrooke set the table event. Excellent ! Favorite for arancini.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The only downside is the quantity of food in the dishes which leaves something to be desired...but otherwise everything was perfect it was for a birthday and the staff were extremely courteous, well done to the whole team the food was very good

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very disappointed. Slow but courteous service. Bland food, both starters and main courses.

December 23, 2023

Incredibly long service, we had a reservation at noon on a weekday and at 1 p.m. we still didnt have our plates.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Walking in a large group

December 23, 2023

Very very slow service. We stayed in the restaurant for almost 4 hours. Some oversights (forgetting the entry of certain people). You have to ask for everything: water, an extra glass, etc. No atmosphere, food ok but nothing more.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Splendid dining room, phenomenal atmosphere. The service was on time and the quality of the food was exceptional. The cuisine is classic, but well executed. My dish to recommend would be the Gigi tagliatelle and the beef Carpaccio.

★★
December 23, 2022

Dry and overcooked squid, served with rotten lemon(!!) .bland and tasteless pasta. WAY overpriced for poor quality

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The menu is very good, the pasta dishes do not differ much from the Italian ones. The bill is in line with local restaurants. Unfortunately you have to bring your own wine and/or beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This restaurant is my favorite in Sherbrooke!! The food is delicious and the service is exceptional!! Antonio is my best

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent! Fast service! Courteous and in Italian too!! Perfect portions! Thank you Antonio for the beautiful evening!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Its okay... Food is good, but service is bad.

★★
December 23, 2022

First time in this restaurant and very disappointed with the plate of filet mignon which didnt even taste like filet mignon and it was impossible to get any pepper sauce from there because the cook had left.... Cold plate and ask for rare as cooked and I received very cooked. I will never go back there

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I really loved the food. I also like the atmosphere and the decor. Its very beautiful. Chef Matt

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The atmosphere was delightful. The food was absolutely delicious and Antonio was a gracious host. My husband and I will be returning soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Extraordinary service and food welcoming and very very good service...... A 5* restaurant and above

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options, but not that many vegan options. Still vegan friendly with modifications (e.g. no Parmigiano reggiano)

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very good service, delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great welcome, quality meals. I recommend it to all my loved ones!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Superb service experience!! The waiter was simply extraordinary: he helped me select, knows the dishes well, very accommodating. I had even forgotten my jacket and they came to take it to the reception of the hotel where I was staying - a big wow like you experience in 5 stars! The dishes were delicious. Only downside: the portions are really small (my man was hungry when he left!)

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent Italian restaurant. Real Italian, not pretend. Excellent service, there is always someone to refill your water or wine. And Antonio super nice, a real gentleman. The food is delicious. I highly recommend it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good Italian cuisine. Reminiscent of restaurants in Rome. Certainly the portions are small but this allows you to taste the delicious dessert. You save money by bringing your own wine.

★★
December 23, 2022

The dishes are excellent and the sauces are impeccable. However, the portions are small and the service is far from up to par. 3 hours for a 3 course far exceeds the norm. Its insulting to wait for your main course when the people next to you are getting their dessert, even though they arrived 30 minutes after you.

★★★
December 23, 2022

It was our first experience and we were disappointed especially with the fairly simple presentation of the plates as well as the quantities, for the price. Good welcome, nice atmosphere all the same

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent meal, nice and welcoming server. Very good service and perfect atmosphere. Fresh pasta is delicious. Its worth the trip, very nice experience. We will definitely come and try other dishes.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Really great: courteous service, excellent food and pleasant atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

This place will serve you excellent Italian dishes, they offer a beautiful table dhôte and it is a very nice restaurant. The only downside, the quantity of food on the plates.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Outstanding food and ambiance!

December 23, 2021

Really bad customer service and the food was mediocre, will never go back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great experience with my sweety

★★
December 23, 2021

Too expensive for small quantities first visit and will be my last

December 23, 2021

Disgusting. 3 pieces of bread, the owner made inappropriate comments, expensive for nothing. Bad service. Also good food from the boyardee chef there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Its delicious, I was amazed it was so good. Even managed to eat foods that I usually dont like

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

What a disappointment. We reserved this place for a family dinner coming from outside Sherbrooke. Upon arrival, the welcome was a little chaotic. We had to wait more than 30 minutes before we could order and 1 hour before all the guests could get their dishes...at several intervals. And these dishes...so ungenerous at indecent prices. When we wanted to express our dissatisfaction to the owner, he practically insulted us through his argument. Very slow service, ordinary dishes, exaggerated prices. There are much better CME restaurants in Sherbrooke that are worth spending your money on. Go look elsewhere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Magnificent restaurant, the food is divine and what can we say about the chocolate tart which tasted like heaven

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Poor service, cold food, endless wait for food. Very disappointing and expensive for the quality offered.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Delicious

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

There are no charging stations near the restaurant

December 23, 2021

Service, 0. Meals, 0. I paid $50 for a pasta dish of the same caliber as the one you make at home on a Monday evening with leftovers from the weekend. Menu very misleading in presentation. A little over 3 hours sitting at a restaurant for a 3-course meal... The word that came to mind when leaving was that it was an embarrassing experience.

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very nice restaurant. The dishes are tasty and expensive. Very small portion and service is non-existent. Go to Pizzicato instead!

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The service took way too long . Food was cold and waiters were not friendly or polite . Very small portion and not good quality food.

★★
December 23, 2021

Menu limité en groupe de 10 ou plus, à demander avant de commander puisque nous avons été surpris de savoir que le menu changeait. Assez dispendieux, service laconique et saumon trop cuit. Un 2/5 assez généreux pour cause dambiance calme et chaleureuse. Ne prenez pas de leau pétillante (9$) sans aviser ou de café (6$) par surprise avec la table dhôte.

December 23, 2021

0/5 and heres why: Terrible service Exorbitant prices Insufficient portions The plates are far from generous, we went to Snack to get a poutine, because we were still hungry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent Italian restaurant with a well-chosen table dhôte. Really excellent coffee. Bring your wine for a successful dinner in a cozy atmosphere with friendly service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Real Italian dish!! For connoisseurs only

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best Italian restaurant in Sherbrooke. Excellent food, impeccable service. Absolutely have. The server Anthony Carrier is the best.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Still delicious! Best Italian restaurant in Sherbrooke. I highly recommend it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Scallo Italian Restaurant in Sherbrooke on Wellington Street... Wow... We took takeaway meals... what a delight... an Italian taste... excellent...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Beautiful restaurant, nice atmosphere and good service. The food is excellent! The entries are worth it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Such a good evening amazing food and 5 service

December 23, 2020

Bad customer services

Local Guide
December 23, 2020

So Bad costumers service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very classy place, good food. The owner is very friendly. We liked it a lot.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

My husband and I loved the service and the warm atmosphere and the excellent food

★★
December 23, 2019

Very ordinary welcome, ridiculously small portions for my boyfriends appetite, table dhôte price at $25 reasonable, but high a la carte prices compared to the portions served. Will never go back again!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very friendly owner, exceptional food, relaxed atmosphere, definitely worth the detour

December 23, 2019

Nice place to want to eat elsewhere after...ridiculously small portions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent dishes, very good service. On the other hand, it is quite expensive

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Best Italian restaurant in town! The pasta is amazing! Excellent personalized service. Cozy atmosphere, comfortable chairs, all you have to do is bring a good bottle of wine. Enjoy your food !

★★
December 23, 2019

Too small portions (Sherbrooke puts the Table) but even for the occasion at $35 it wasnt worth it. Doesnt stand out from the competition in my opinion. Beautiful decor but it doesnt make the experience.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Beautiful decor. Average service. The waitress didnt know how to pour wine. Overcooked pasta. Small portions. Went in the Sherbrooke setting the table. Didnt get my $35 worth.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Really pleasantly surprised! Very good salmon tartare, delicious veal escalope with marsala, although small portion for SMLT, but beautiful decor, atmosphere and good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

A must visit. Excellent food. See you soon Antonio.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Very good food, good service. Its expensive but with the bring your own wine option it makes up for it. A top Italian restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Good service. Reasonnable portions. Quality food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Thanks to the owner who gave us excellent service and what can I say about the food, well it was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Warm decor, impeccable service and extraordinary meals. Really excellent all round.....and you bring your own wine. The boss himself comes to see you at your table. Italy in Sherbrooke.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Very good and the service too

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Always great food! Homemade pasta to die for! Amazing tiramisu. Owner very friendly. Trteats you like an old friend.

★★
December 23, 2018

Restaurant with nice atmosphere. Lukewarm and bland food. Out of politeness to my wife, I did not return my filet mignon. Asked for medium-rare, received well done. What do we do in these cases? On the bill side, I had to pay for water and coffee, while we paid for a table dhôte. A little too expensive. Luckily, its a BYOB.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Good service and very good food

Local Guide
December 23, 2018

In the Sherbrooke set the table formula the portions were very small vs the price. Dont think about returning to this restaurant unfortunately.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Portions are not generous enough for the price paid

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

We went a week ago. Everything, from the welcome to the departure was excellent!!! The starters, meals and desserts were all delicious. I cant wait to go back

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Very good but small portion

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Best Italian restaurant in Sherbrooke

★★★★
December 23, 2017

Excellent as Italian cuisine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

I loved this Italian restaurant! Beautiful decor, nice atmosphere, welcoming service. Me and my partner loved our starters and meals. (Fresh homemade dough!) Its a bring your own wine so I suggest you bring a good red that will pair better with the menu offered. In short, I recommend!

★★★★
December 23, 2017

Very good dinner (risotto). The option at the start of the week to have a table dhôte for 25 is great.

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

Excellent service and tasty food. Perfect with the bring your own wine combination!

★★
December 23, 2016

Good food, but awful service. Our meal lasted 3 hours and we had to be the ones pushing the waiter asking what was going on. Very unprofessional.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2016

Sublime food, but expeditious service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2016

Top 5 Sherbrooke. Ambiance New-York relax.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2016

Outstanding cuisine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2016

Superb place.

December 23, 2015

They canceled my reservation of 25 without notice without offering me an alternative